ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Tarleton State Defeats Austin Peay 66-59
Jakorie Smith scored 28 points for Tarleton State on Monday, leading them to a 66-59 victory over Austin Peay at JSerra Pavilion.
Tarleton State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Lue Williams had 15 points for Tarleton State and KiAndre Gaddy chipped in with 13 points. Emmanuel Innocenti had 4 assists for them, while KiAndre Gaddy was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Austin Peay got a 17-point performance from DeMarcus Sharp, who was supported by 16 points from Ja'Monta Black. DeMarcus Sharp had 6 assists in a losing cause for Austin Peay, while Ja'Monta Black grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Tarleton State were victorious, as the score was 37-36 at the break.
Austin Peay had a 29-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Tarleton State heads into a battle against Stephen F. Austin. Austin Peay, meanwhile, will have their next action against Appalachian State.